Episode 130: Debunking Keto Myths With Guest Diane Sanfilippo

Is the backlash about the ketogenic diet making you nervous about continuing your high fat low carb lifestyle? Want to know how to distinguish bad science from the real deal? Need some evidence-based arguments to defend the keto diet to naysayers? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Diane Sanfilippo, owner and founder of Balanced Bites and two-time New York Times best-selling author, about her new book Keto Quick Start. Hear common misconceptions about keto debunked including its effect on the kidneys and cardiovascular system and learn why a real food keto approach can be supportive of optimal health.

 

In this episode, Ali and Becki ask Diane Sanfilippo your burning questions about keto and debunk several of the most common anti-keto myths. Hear from Diane about her own personal experience with the ketogenic diet and how her real food philosophy has shaped her work in the keto-sphere. Plus hear about her approach to business and how her journey as an entrepreneur has evolved from the birth of Practical Paleo and the Balanced Bites Podcast to her new book and the brand new Balanced Bites meal line!

 

Also In This Episode:

• Diane’s Keto Experience
• Myths about the Ketogenic Diet
  • The ketogenic diet is hard on your kidneys
  • The ketogenic diet is bad for your heart health
    • Episode 128: Keto Cardiologist with Guest Dr Nadir Ali
  • The ketogenic diet is high in processed ingredients and low in antioxidants
    • Episode 127: In Defense of Vegetables
  • The ketogenic diet is low in fiber and bad for detox and digestion
  • The keto diet is too restrictive and hard to follow
• Resources from this episode:
  • Keto Quick Start
  • Balanced Bites Meals Use code ALIBROTH for a free chicken broth when you buy a box!
  • Balanced Bites Spices
  • Virtual Food As Medicine Ketosis Program - Starts April 10th!

 

More about Diane:

Diane Sanfilippo is the owner and founder of Balanced Bites, a certified Nutrition Consultant, and two-time New York Times best-selling author of Practical Paleo, and The 21-Day Sugar Detox series and co-author of Mediterranean Paleo Cooking. Her most recent book is Keto Quick Start, which released January 1, 2019.

 

Diane holds a BS from Syracuse University and is certified in holistic nutrition, holistic lifestyle coaching, and Poliquin BioSignature Modulation. She is the co-creator of the Balanced Bites Master Class and the co-host of the top-rated weekly health podcast The Balanced Bites Podcast.

 

Diane lives in San Francisco with her husband, Scott, and two fur kids.

 

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